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Reviewed January 2012
DISCOVER SRI LANKA
Fantastic holiday – lots of variety, not too hectic but plenty to do. Great food too.
Most Inspirational Moment
Whitewater rafting (on a very gentle river) watching the world go by and the locals bathing in the early evening. The Sri Lankans were amazing friendly and hospitable. I have never been to a country where so many locals waved spontaneously as we passed.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Roshan was outstanding. He's the best tour leader I've ever travelled with. It is no surprise that he won Exodus tour leader of the year. He was incredibly insightful on Sri Lankan history and culture and gave us a perfect level of detail.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take lots of mosquito repellant.
Reviewed January 2012
DISCOVER SRI LANKA
Great trip in every way. A good selection of activities and could not have seen more of Sri Lanka in such a short time. The guide, Roshan, knew how to balance being there when he is needed and not being pushy.
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the cycling day and spending some time with the local family.The local games we played at a local banana plantations was also great insight into the local life.Good to see the work Exodus and Roshan had done for the tsunami victims.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just enjoy!
Reviewed January 2012
ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA
It was a long way to travel – but it was well worth it, started with a few days in Ushuaia (Argentina) before the expedition cruise started. Ushuaia is a small town with many overpriced so called duty free shops, and outside the town is the National Park – which to be honest was very ordinary.Now to the actual trip itself – the Falkland, South Georgia and Antarctica – it was brilliant, very well run by the expedtion staff and the journey on the Valivov was 'plain sailing'.On this trip we missed one zodiac cruise, but managed to carry out all the other activites.Managed to see all the expected wildlife for that time of year, and great views when land and ice in view.
Most Inspirational Moment
South Georgia had everything, the scenery, history and the wildlife.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Lynn Woodward - is an expert on the areas visited, so was always able to pass on her substantial knowledge.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Great for wildlife photography.Spend as much time out on deck or on the bridge - you dont know what is going to swim or fly by !(Could not beleive that out of 95 holiday makers on board - there were only three of us 'looking').
Reviewed January 2012
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - LEMOSHO ROUTE
A great adventure, well organised by the African Walking Company. A must if you like a bit of walking and can put up with a frosted tent in the morning.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the top!!Thank you for our guides for the great support and the signing.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We did not have a Exodus group leader as the trip was ran by the AWC. I was actually a little disappointed by the service provided by the Exodus representatives. They were not forthcoming with information, missed a floor mat order and on departure day just left us at the airport. Whilst I am a frequent traveler it would have been a little re insuring that someone stayed with us at the airport at least until we all checked in.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be ready for cold nights and warm days and do not give up you can do it!
Reviewed January 2012
LAND OF THE TIGER
Great trip – good mixture of activities and rest times. Excellent local guide to navigate us through the maze of travel customs, accommodate our requests and manage our expectations.If you are thinking about going just get on and book it – and then just go with the flow!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Has to be our very own Christmas Day tiger at Kanha! He was well worth the long wait.After all our "almost-sitings" and lots of excited racing around the forests following alarm calls and distant growlings, he just appeared as if by magic and let us follow him along the road for a while. The Taj Mahal was stunning - and definitely worth a look from the peace of the botanical gardens on the other side of the river in the late afternoon sunshine.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Krishna didn't always understand our jokes but was a good guide and let us into his world, giving us personal insights as well as professionally handling the 6 hour delay for our first overnight train!A serious tiger-fan and an expert in his own right - often better than the official park guides at sensing where the tigers might be and always letting us know what was going on out on the game drives - I think he was as thrilled as the rest of us on Christmas Day!His mantra (which we had all adopted by the end of the trip) that " tigers are everywhere.... they are just very difficult to see" - says it all really!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Thermals in winter for the morning game drives, v cold indeed at 5.30am!!Jeeps are open topped so hats and scarves are a must.For winter dates ask for hot water bottles for your bed - at Kanha they delivered them to our beds while we were having dinner and they were much appreciated!Lovely art shop (related to local Art school) on the main road close to the hotel at Bandhavgarh - got a gorgeous tiger painted on silk there. They will sell with frames or without.Keep your receipt for changing cash back at the airport in case you don't have chance to spend it on additional drives and tiger-shows.Take advantage of any local events along the way - we walked to a local crafts fair which was justing setting up - an interesting little extra trip.
Reviewed January 2012
THE AMALFI COAST
Wonderful week away in the Amalfi, the walking was varied and interesting with fantastic views. The group leader Christine was passionate about the area and really bought the trip to life. The hotel were great and they couldn’t do enough for us, really making the effort to make the trip special and make us feel at home.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me i loved the day in Pompeii which was so interesting, the guide was the best investment of the holiday and really bought it to life showing us all the key things and explaining things that you wouldn't even think to ask. Also the walk of the gods on the last day was wonderful with amazing views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Christine was friendly, professional and passionate about her job and the area which really made the holiday. She made the whole holiday very easy and relaxing and was a lot of fun.
Reviewed January 2012
CYCLING THROUGH RAJASTHAN
We travelled by bicycle and bus through villages and the countryside. Cycling through the city’s was quiet an experience, all traffic blowing their horns and animals slowly crossing the streets. Most people along the streets were very kind and the children sheered. Few people thought it nice to endanger you by pouting a stick in front of your bike.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were more than one inspiring moments, driving over the countryside, the visit to the tiger park, where we did not see any of the 5 tigers that are left there. The evenings at some of the reataurants we went to for our dinner.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leaders were very kind and helpful. In order to e clear as they were explaining the goings on of the day they repeated themselves in a way that you sometimes got lost in what they had to tell.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring a horn with you for your bike so you can make as much nois as they do. Be patient. Food is rather spicy and a lot is vegetarian.
Reviewed January 2012
MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB
Great trip .7 strangers , 2 Johns 2 Phils and 2 Mohameds as guides made name learning easy. The group varied in fitness from the never hill walked to ultra marathon participants, from mid 20’s to 56 (me), but the guides set a pace that we could all manage. The Mountian hut cold in the afternoons after completing the day’s walks. All 3 high level walks exhhilarating including a great snow gully decent and the trip was supplemented by a Morrocan Hamman (steam room and massage) arranged by the guides at a very modest cost in Imlil the mountain village at the start/end of the trek.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the summit depite my anxiety re my personal fitness
Thoughts on Group Leader
Friendly and experienced both re the mountains and also re his country
Advice for Potential Travellers
be reasonably fit, pack warm clothes for the evenings, brinks some books and playing cards
Reviewed January 2012
MT TOUBKAL WINTER CLIMB
A good mix of bizarre bazaar (Marrakesh souk) and pristine mountain air (Toubkal).
Most Inspirational Moment
Morocco is a special place. In terms of the distance from UK to culture shock ratio there surely isn't anywhere to beat it. Work your way to the tannery at the heart of the Souk and you'll know what I mean. I also feel I lucked out with the company - what a great bunch of people to be hiking with.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Everything well planned, nice chaps too - thanks again!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared - the mountain refuge is VERY basic. We were there early January which meant constant cold. This is the boot camp portion of the holiday - you'll relish the moment when you can get outside, put your crampons on and get hiking up the slopes (at 7am).
Reviewed January 2012
FINNISH WILDERNESS WEEK
A great week in a beautiful place and a great opportuity to have a go at a number of different new activities, snow-shoeing, cross-country, husky sledding, ice climbing etc.etc.
Most Inspirational Moment
I think just the scenery - I was worried about the short days and low light but it was actually quite magical. Soft snowy hazy days, everything coated in a thick layer of super soft powdery snow and sparkling ice
Thoughts on Group Leader
Eki was a great group leader - very cool, assured and capable. He looked after everyone in a very easy-going way, he knows everything about the area and dealt with a large group seemingly effortlessly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Rest assured that all the equipment and absolutely everything but your thermal underwear can genuinely be provided there so don't bother loading up your bags with stuff that you can borrow there (and certainly don't bother buying anything specially). Stuff for evenings and travelling is really all you need. If you're keen on photography, a good camera and tripod are recommended to make the most of the beautiful light. Oh, and bring lots of heavy-duty moisturiser (yes, both girls and boys) as being outdoors all day in that weather is tough on your skin.
